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Google Launches Gemma 4 Models and Shifts to Apache 2.0 License

Google introduced the Gemma 4 family of open-weight AI models, offering four variants optimized for local execution and mobile devices. The two larger models—26B Mixture of Experts and 31B Dense—run unquantized on a single 80GB Nvidia H100 GPU and can be quantized for consumer GPUs. Smaller Effective 2B and Effective 4B models target smartphones and edge hardware, benefitting from collaboration with Qualcomm and MediaTek. Google also replaced its custom Gemma license with the Apache 2.0 license, giving developers greater freedom. The company claims Gemma 4 models are the most capable locally runnable AI systems, positioning them near the top of open AI model rankings.

Anthropic’s DMCA Takedown Accidentally Hits Legitimate Claude Code Forks

Anthropic issued a DMCA notice to GitHub to remove a repository that contained leaked Claude Code client source code. The notice also listed nearly one hundred forks of that repository. GitHub’s automated processing interpreted the request as covering a broader network of about 8,100 similar forks, many of which were legitimate copies of Anthropic’s official public Claude Code repository. The over‑broad takedowns sparked backlash from developers, prompting Anthropic to ask GitHub to limit the removals to the specifically named URLs and to restore the other repositories.

ElevenLabs Launches ElevenMusic, an AI-Powered Music Generation iOS App

ElevenLabs has quietly introduced ElevenMusic, a free iOS app that lets users create and discover AI‑generated songs using natural‑language prompts. The app offers daily limits, customizable song length and style, and a suite of listening features such as live stations and mood‑based mixes. A Pro tier priced at $9.99 per month expands limits to 500 tracks monthly and provides over 500 GB of storage. The launch reflects ElevenLabs' broader push beyond voice models into creative AI tools, positioning the company to compete with other AI music platforms.

OpenAI Acquires TBPN to Expand AI Dialogue

OpenAI announced the purchase of TBPN, a daily livestream talk show that focuses on artificial intelligence and tech leadership. The acquisition aims to strengthen OpenAI's corporate communications and create a dedicated space for constructive conversations about AI. TBPN will retain editorial independence while operating under OpenAI's Strategy organization. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of OpenAI's public image, large funding rounds, and ongoing debates over its defense contracts and revenue generation strategies.

Google Workspace’s Vids AI Tool Gains New Avatar and Video Generation Features

Google Workspace’s AI‑powered video creator, Vids, has received a major upgrade that adds directable and custom avatars, a Veo 3.1 integration for on‑demand clip generation, direct YouTube export, and a built‑in screen‑recording Chrome extension. These tools let users type commands to control avatars, generate short video snippets from prompts, and streamline the production workflow, reducing the need for multiple apps and manual editing.

Google expands Vids video editor with AI avatar prompts and new export features

Google has added several new capabilities to its Vids video‑editing app. Users can now direct AI avatars with natural‑language prompts, customize appearance, apparel and backgrounds, and have avatars interact with props. The update also brings the Veo 3.1 video‑generation model, which creates eight‑second clips, and allows direct export of finished videos to YouTube as private files. A new Chrome screen‑recording extension lets users capture screen audio or video. Google offers 10 free generations per month to all users, while AI Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra accounts can generate up to 1,000 Veo videos each month.